Carlton Hills Elementary vs Rio Seco Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Hills Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
601 students
Rio Seco Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
913 students
| Measure | Carlton Hills Elementary Santee, California | Rio Seco Elementary Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1687 of 5,693 | #1141 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22268 of 50,301 | #15203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 601 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 61% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Seco Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 54.1).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 47.9%).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.0).
- •Rio Seco Elementary is the larger school with 913 students compared with 601.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton Hills Elementary better than Rio Seco Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Seco Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 54.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carlton Hills Elementary and Rio Seco Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Hills Elementary: 601. Rio Seco Elementary: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Hills Elementary and Rio Seco Elementary rank in California?
Carlton Hills Elementary is 1687th of 5,693 and Rio Seco Elementary is 1141st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).